International Banking and Finance

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Whether you are contemplating a career in business, or currently working in the field and looking to upgrade your qualifications, this course will give you the tools you need for successful banking institution management. Covering issues that range from creativity in business to the global economic environment and organisational behaviour, it addresses the essentials of modern business and opens doors to increased employment opportunities at a postgraduate level.

The MSc in International Banking and Finance will familiarise you with the most current developments in global financial markets from the unique perspective of banking institutions. The programme aims at preparing you for a career in banking and finance by enabling you to develop expertise in key areas of international banking institutions management.

Through the compulsory modules you will acquire a critical understanding of current theories and empirical research in the fields of banking, finance and law from which you will develop the practical skills to apply this knowledge within an institutional framework. The specialist modules will offer you the academic preparation to evaluate alternative theories and methodologies in international banking and finance and to make critical judgements on their applicability to complex issues where there is incomplete information.

International banks and financial institutions. International, regional and national regulatory agencies. Government agencies and policy think-tanks. Journalism, financial news. Academics and research. Consultancy. Industry and commerce. Non-profit development agencies.

What's involved
The programme is studied full-time over one year of three trimesters. You will learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study.

You will study:

Trimester 1

You will be required to undertake three compulsory modules in your first trimester Financial Management; Financial Markets, Institutions & Banking; and International Economic Law.

Trimester 2

Your second trimester will involve two compulsory modules International Banking & Insurance and Strategic Management in Global Banking and you will choose one option module.

Trimester 3

The third trimester is composed of the Research Methods module and a Dissertation.

The entry requirement for this course is a UK Honours degree at 2:2 or above. It is desirable to have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics and Law but is not essential.We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry. If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes. This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL iBT® test: 80 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

We have a selection of funding opportunities available such as the UK postgraduate tuition fee loan (Scottish & EU) and specific scholarships aimed at student from India and across Africa